I/we never had a problem with two under one shower head. 'Makes for more
snuggling. ;)
Wilton
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Austin River Walk? Alamo is not too far away.
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How is his fee determined?
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Tuesday, 10 March 2015, 10:01AM -0400 from Rich Thomas via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com:
The stealer guy said the ML wants service at like 10k intervals but the
computer will tell the driver when it wants attention. That seems
I have been waiting for one of you folks to suggest he check out Alamo
Car Rentals.
Doesn't that just seem appropriate?
RB
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It's got w smooth idle
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On Mar 10, 2015, at 1:14 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I thought Kaleb said there was no shaking?
On Tue, Mar 10, 2015 at 1:48 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Shaking at idle = motor
I hadn't realized he was such an a**hole. Good riddance.
On Tue, Mar 10, 2015 at 3:21 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Sounds like top gear may be stripped.
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-31824040
Borrowed form MBCA Hawaii section:
Don't know,
bub but but that was the charm of the show!
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On 3/10/15 2:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
I hadn't realized he was such an a**hole. Good riddance.
On Tue, Mar 10, 2015 at 3:21 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Sounds like top gear may be
Anyone read the book Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand?
I am just about through it.
About Louis Zamperini - an American who crashed into the Pacific and
survived 46 days in a life raft and then about 2 years as a Japanese
POW.
I think there is a movie now too but have not seen it.
A pretty good
Try getting a used fan and swap it out. (Car-part.com Should be $25
or less) Could be a bad porcupine also. Max can tell you about
testing the porcupine. Basically, power and ground in, modulated
power out. should be full power on defrost.
What about the tube and sampling fan? is that
I seem to recall that Shemya was four hours different from Anchorage at one
time. I know the difference between there and east coast was substantial, as I
recall watching evening network shows on satellite feeds in the late morning.
Dan
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On Mar 11, 2015, at 11:45 PM, Peter
I asked you before but forgot. What was that ac sealer you used? How long have
you been using the car you sealed and is it still holding? Ac season is rapidly
approaching (actually need it today) and may try this to take the lazy way out.
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What's s Shiner?
On Mar 11, 2015 1:03 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
We had a rental car from Alamo when we were in Honolulu a couple of years
ago.
RB
On 11/03/2015 11:18 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote:
You were the first to Remember the Alamo Car Rentals
Could be either, I've known it to be a bad monovalve (stuck open all
the time from a failed coil or stuck valve) AND a bad PBCU.Check
the voltage at the monovalve -- if it's always 0, the PBCU is bad or
the wiring is open, if it goes to 12V when it should (as in not
calling for heat),
My daughtermoved to Austin about a year ago, leased the property on Jim Hogg Avenue and is in the process of supporting supporting local and traveling musicians in the Austin area.
The one in the Euromotorcars lot had at least a complete front seat.
On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 2:37 AM, arche...@embarqmail.com
arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
I saw a new Sprinter diesel at the dealership a few months ago. The price
tag was only 45 thousand dollars.
That is so true
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On Mar 12, 2015, at 8:12 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
There are a couple for sale around here that look decent, but I know nothing
about them and they seem to be priced at a premium compared to the W140s.
I want to try and
I've been looking for over a month. For some reason the market down
here seems to be slow, I'm not sure why.
I've got a nice 2001 E55 on the hook, but it's all the way across
the country, and I'm not keen about the $1000 it will take to ship
it here. I would much rather find something closer
The w220 is not an upgrade to a very nice condition w140.
The fit and finish is on a par with a late model korean car. The value for a
very low mile w220 is much under $19k. The w222 is a bit closer to the $20k
mark. I can pick up the 2000-2005 S series hovering around $10k or less all
You need to offer a finder's fee, Dan.
On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 10:40 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
The w220 is not an upgrade to a very nice condition w140.
The fit and finish is on a par with a late model korean car. The value
for a very low mile w220 is much under
On March 12, 2015 at 8:03 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
02 was the last year for the 210
03 was the last year for the 210 wagon.
None of the online price guides seem to realize that, they all value the 2003
significantly higher than the 2002. I think
The signal to the monovalve is 12V PWM, and a slow rate.
1 second on to several seconds off, for example. I have
a red LED mounted behind the defroster PB on the SEL, so
I can see when it's trying to heat versus not doing it.
I clearly have a monovalve problem there, but so far its
its inability
D'OH! Maybe I don;t need no fr***in* monovalve.
On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 11:00 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Andy sez: After my recent trip in frigid weather, I did notice that
coolant level was
WAY down, despite the fact that the engine temperature ran normally.
Could be.
I'm bumming out, as I haven't been able to find anything decent in this market
for the last month, or if I have, it's gone before I can see it.
Still on the hunt for a 1997-99 S500, S420 or S320, or a nice 2001 E55.
There's a 2001 E55 I'm going to look at tomorrow if it's still
Most likely it was wholesaled
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On Mar 12, 2015, at 4:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Sold before they could even get pictures on their web site
Dan
On Mar 11, 2015, at 4:16 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
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Sold before they could even get pictures on their web site
Dan
On Mar 11, 2015, at 4:16 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Cassette player!
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On 3/11/15 3:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
I don't like these guys, but
Recycle them. Copper is over $2 per pound!
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On March 12, 2015 3:17:36 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
What do you do with the old good fuses? Return them to the dealer
for
exchange or credit?
That's awesome, his name (and wisdom) lives on!
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On March 12, 2015 3:16:17 PM EDT, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
That is now enshrined in club doctrine. Club tech event last weekend
at a local indy, I told the owner of the '99
It would appear the Secret Service staff is lacking adequate outlets to
relieve stress. In political correct speak they are working through
stress issues using self medication ... ;))
I respectfully reserve any speculation about the possibility of a state
funeral any time in the future.. induced
Guys,
I changed the new mono valve insert, which I had obtained from the PartsGeek,
back to the one I had in there previously where one could not regulate the
temperature via the PBU thumbwheel . . . it would be max heat at the MAX
position or almost no heat at any other temp setting. The old
Sounds like a great screenplay outline for one of those bromance slapstick
movies.
On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 2:33 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Secret service seems not really interested in protecting POTUS. They
drive drunk, pick up hookers, do not stop intruders, allow
What do you do with the old good fuses? Return them to the dealer for
exchange or credit?
On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 3:16 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
That is now enshrined in club doctrine. Club tech event last weekend at
a local indy, I told the owner of the '99 S600
That is now enshrined in club doctrine. Club tech event last weekend at a
local indy, I told the owner of the '99 S600 that he had to change all his
fuses. Bunch of guys all chimed in about the Booth Rule.
clay
On Mar 12, 2015, at 10:14 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
It doesn't
If the monovalve is OK, and it passes the diagnostic test, then it’s probably
one to both of these two things: 1. Your temp sensor is bad (under that little
grill on the dash, the grill is actually part of it) and/or 2. the tube that
supplies the suction to carry the air past the sensor has
02 was the last year for the 210
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On Mar 12, 2015, at 6:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
2000 up to what? I see a bunch of 2003 models around here but they're around
$19k, which is more than I want to spend.
Thanks!
Dan
On Mar 12,
Amazing story:
http://www.slmarket.com/five-mercedes-benz-barn-find-300sel-6-3-sedans-acquired-by-sl-market-letter-subscriber/
Dan
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What years are best?
The few that have been on the market around here lately have been beaters.
Find me a nice trade in from one of your dealer buddies and I'll fly out and
drive it home.
Dan
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On Mar 12, 2015, at 5:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
There are a couple for sale around here that look decent, but I know nothing
about them and they seem to be priced at a premium compared to the W140s.
I want to try and stick with something I know and know well rather than have to
learn another new chassis and all the thigns that go along with
You need a e430, driving mine right now it's mighty fast
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On Mar 12, 2015, at 4:33 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Could be.
I'm bumming out, as I haven't been able to find anything decent in this
market for the last month, or if I have,
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I bought my last compressor from Gary. It is still working well and coming up
to the 3rd summer.
Michael E. Esh
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On Mar 11, 2015, at 04:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Took my 85 300D to work this morning and I was unable to control the heat output unless I kicked on the AC. Lots of heat and would not start cooling unless AC was full on. I tried all of the buttons to no avail.
Is this a PBU problem or monovalve problem?
Thaks,
Mike
Michael E. Esh
I picked up my 99 from one of my dealers that got it in on trade several years
ago for 2k. It was a very nice car until my wife got ahold of it. I will keep
my eyes open for one of those also but I would look for a 99 and up, 00 and up
has the facelift
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On Mar 12, 2015,
2000 up to what? I see a bunch of 2003 models around here but they're around
$19k, which is more than I want to spend.
Thanks!
Dan
On Mar 12, 2015, at 7:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I picked up my 99 from one of my dealers that got it in on trade
Typo there - $10k, not $19k.
Dan
On Mar 12, 2015, at 7:57 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
2000 up to what? I see a bunch of 2003 models around here but they're around
$19k, which is more than I want to spend.
Thanks!
Dan
On Mar 12, 2015, at 7:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via
There are a couple for sale around here that look decent, but I know
nothing about them and they seem to be priced at a premium compared
to the W140s.
I want to try and stick with something I know and know well rather
than have to learn another new chassis and all the thigns that go
along
How does that compare to Fuller's London Porter, my gold standard so far?
On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 12:13 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Not even close. The BEST beer is Berkshire Brewing Coffeehouse porter...
Curt
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That is a neat story.
After watching Jay Leno's Garage episode about his 6.3, I want one.
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I've been looking for over a month. For some reason the market down here seems
to be slow, I'm not sure why.
I've got a nice 2001 E55 on the hook, but it's all the way across the country,
and I'm not keen about the $1000 it will take to ship it here. I would much
rather find something closer
Could it be the cold engine switch that prevents the heat from running until
the engine heats?
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FWIW - whenever the heaters in my 123's behaved that way, I needed to top off
the coolant level.
NK
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CAR SHAKE AT IDLE?
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On 3/10/15 11:04 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
Yea, it drives fine, suspension and steering feel good, shifts are
perfect if a little on the stiff side (good), has plenty of power,
idles smooth and does not shake from side to side like it has uneven
On Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:57:33 -0500 Mountain Man via Mercedes
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fmiser wrote:
I think HI and AZ are the only states that still don't.
NM is seriously considering no DST - just to be like their neighbor,
perhaps. Correct? Craig?
I have heard nothing about it.
Sue him for beach of contract. Maybe he will settle out of court?
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AFAIK When you switch to max you are stopping all current flowing to the valve.
If the heat stops after you switch to any setting other than max, it sounds
like the coil might be shorted out. I would check the voltage across the leads
going to the valve while someone moves the control back and
Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
I saw a new Sprinter diesel at the dealership a few months ago. The price
tag was only 45 thousand dollars. What's the catch?
There were 3 at the Gainesville, Fl dealer for $40,000 each. The catch was that
there was nothing inside but the drivers seat.
Gerry
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